October 11, 2007 - The good news just keeps coming! Cleveland Scene Magazine has released their 2007 "Best of Cleveland" issue. The results are based on their reader's poll and input from the Scene Magazine staff. Light Bistro is thrilled to have been awarded the Best New Restaurant in Cleveland for 2007. Congratulations to Chef Matt and his hard working team! Everyone at Light Bistro wishes to thank the Scene Magazine readers and staff for their support! It is truly appreciated.

October 3, 2007 - The Cleveland Free Times Magazine has just released their 2007 "Best Of" issue. The awards are based on a combination of votes from the readers and from the Free Times staff. Light Bistro is pleased and honored to have been awarded the Best New Restaurant in Cleveland for 2007. Congratulations to Chef Matt and his team! A special thank you to all of the readers and staff of the Free Times!

July 27, 2007 - Northern Ohio Live Magazine released their 2007 Best Restaurant poll results. According to the magazine, the poll elicited over 5,000 responses from their readers. The magazine listed the results of the top three vote-getters in each catergory. Light Bistro is proud to have placed highly in several catergories.

Best New Restaurant in Northeast Ohio

1. Light Bistro

2. Momocho and Lola (Tie)

3. Melt Bar & Grill

Best Chef in Northeast Ohio

1. Matthew Mathlage - Light Bistro and Michael Symon - Lola (Tie)

2. Shawn Monday - Downtown 140

3. Doug Katz - Fire food and drink

Best Bartender

1. Tatiana Moore - Velvet Tango Room

2. Thomas Barberic - Light Bistro

3. Stephanie Wallace - Downtown 140

Best Appetizer

1. Downtown 140

2. Crave

3. Light Bistro

Congratulations to Chef Matt and his team! Thank you to Northern Ohio Live and their readers! We appreciate the positive response and pledge to continue cooking our way and helping people see the Light.

Light Bistro "Iron Fork" Champions

July 2007 - Congratulation to Executive Chef Matthew Mathlage and his team!  Earlier this summer they won Scene Magazine's 2007 Iron Fork Challenge.  The event pitted nine area restaurants in an "Iron Chef" style competition.  The crowd pleasing event was in front of 1,400 spectators and Light Bistro is proud to have walked away with the title.